Throttle Pedal Buyers Guide

Offenhauser Equipment’s throttle-pedal assemblies are perfect for the classic racer. The angle of the arm and the pedal itself can be adjusted, thanks to slotted holes. The raw cast-aluminum finish requires no polishing or worrying if it gets scratched. The pedals have 67⁄8-inch arms and throttle cables are not included. Speedway Motors offers a similar pedal but without the Offy logo.

If you don’t need a new pedal assembly, then covers are an easy and less-expensive option. Drake Muscle Cars’ ’10–’11 Camaro pedal covers come in either automatic or manual configurations, are constructed from 6061-T6 billet aluminum, and include stainless steel mounting hardware. Pictured are the carbon-fiber-appearing insert; you can see through the holes in the pedal covers. The kit also includes Inferno Orange inserts.

This chrome-plated, steel, spoon-shaped pedal from Speedway Motors comes with a 23-inch cable. Named the Problem Solver (which makes it sound more like an action movie than a throttle assembly), this pedal assembly addresses every challenge you might have with getting the right throw from the throttle. If you can mount the pivot bracket under your dash, you can be sure the pedal will work properly. The cable can be shortened and can be replaced for a longer one, too.

The Big Shoe gas pedal is a vintage pedal that’s still available new from Mooneyes—no more searching swap meets. The pedal is made from cast aluminum and features polished sides. Mooneyes also offers it in a left-side orientation.

Constructed from aluminum, this pedal has a nice look with its slotted designed and smooth pad. It uses urethane bushings for smooth operation and is spring-loaded to keep the throttle from hanging. The surface pad measures 4.5x1.75-inch, and the serrated pivot shaft allows for infinite adjustment of the pedal position.

Big and little, these vintage Mooneyes barefoot pedals have been around for decades. Chrome with black inserts, they sell in two sizes. Linkage is not included, but a mounting bracket is. The larger pedals are $4 more.

The nicest of those featured, the Clayton Machine Work’s machined aluminum pedals fit Camaros, Novas, Chevelles, and Firebirds—check website for years and specific applications. Clayton Machine Works also offers elegant throttle assemblies with drilled I-beam arms for $145. All kits include hardware and installation instructions.

These steel Lakester pedals from Lokar are drilled for weight and, more importantly, style. The throttle pedal can be mounted on the left or right side of the mount and uses a bushing for smooth operation for when you’re on the gas. The throttle assembly is sold separately at $77.97 and the brake pedal at $55.97. They can be purchased in raw, chrome (pictured), or black powdercoated finishes.

For the racer in you comes this rectangular cast pedal that’s spring-loaded and floor-mounted. Called the Dragster, the pedal has a sandblasted finish and is one of the least expensive throttle pedals on our list. It has a small mounting base but doesn’t include a throttle cable.